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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
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Snell & Wilmer’s real estate attorneys provide a comprehensive approach to legal services for the real estate industry. The firm’s attorneys assist with real estate projects that range in size from single-tract transactions to multi-use developments and planned communities covering thousands of acres.
Having a large, comprehensive real estate lawyer team allows the firm’s attorneys to focus their work on a range of practice areas including:
- Acquisitions and dispositions
- Project development services
- Project management services
- Specialized project services
- Real estate finance
Noteworthy matters include the following representation:
- Private equity firm Interwest Capital in acquisition of $36 million multi-family southern California property
- Snell & Wilmer represents Microbrewery Mission brewery in acquisition by California investment company
As one of the largest law firms in the western U.S., Snell & Wilmer’s real estate attorneys have been involved in many high-profile projects throughout the region, nationally and internationally. The firm works with leaders in a broad range of industries, including real estate, healthcare, hospitality, banking, telecommunications, construction and natural resources.
With 100+ attorneys practicing in the areas of real estate, construction and commercial finance in the firm’s Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Mexico offices, Snell & Wilmer can offer clients customized solutions tailored to their needs.
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Work Highlights
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Snell & Wilmer acted for NTT Data Corp in its acquisition of a 173-acre parcel of land to facilitate a new +350MW data center project.
Strengths
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Snell & Wilmer combs through complex issues.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSAWe appreciate the exceptional accuracy of Snell & Wilmer’s work. All work is precise, meticulous and done correctly. Their thoroughness in protecting us on all fronts is greatly appreciated.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSASnell & Wilmer has one of the finest real estate practices in Arizona and beyond.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSASnell & Wilmer's bench is deep, and we have confidence in every attorney.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Craig K Williams
Craig Williams is highlighted for his expertise in real estate finance. He acts for financial institutions and developers on the sale, purchase and leasing of real estate as well as handling asset-based lending transactions. Band 1 
Band 1 Jody Pokorski
Jody Pokorski is well respected for her extensive experience advising on transactional issues such as financings, leasings and commercial acquisitions. She represents a range of clients including developers, owners, lenders and contractors. Jody is extremely smart and capable.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
Band 1 
Band 1 Joyce Wright
Joyce Wright wins market-wide recognition for her skill in handling matters relating to major development projects. Her experience spans the full spectrum of transactional work, ranging from leasing and financing to the sale and acquisition of land. Joyce has great depth of knowledge and is an amazing partner on complex projects.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSAJoyce Wright's breadth and depth of knowledge has served our organization extremely well over the years.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 Lars O Lagerman
Lars Lagerman is well regarded for his broad practice which sees him advise a range of clients on the acquisition and development of land. He also offers experience handling loan workouts and foreclosures. Lars Lagerman is an excellent and experienced lawyer. He simplifies complex matters and gets straight to the point.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
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Band 2 Nicholas J Wood
Nicholas Wood offers significant expertise in sophisticated zoning and planning matters, as well as entitlement issues. Nick Wood is the go‑to counsel for our firm in Phoenix. His longstanding connections play a critical role, especially when urgent needs arise or when we need to draw on his experience.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Bart J Page
Bart Page is regularly engaged to advise on a range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasings and financings. His client base includes commercial developers, home builders and investment funds. Band 3 
Band 3 Byron Sarhangian
Byron Sarhangian comes recommended for his experience on a broad array of transactional real estate matters including sales and land acquisitions as well as leasings and financings. He is also adept at handling zoning and construction issues.
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Jody Pokorski
View profile of Jody PokorskiBart J Page
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View profile of Nicholas J WoodByron Sarhangian
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